May 10, 2021
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Keith Foskett, also known as Fozzie (that's his trail name). I've read two and a half of his hiking books (I'm in the middle of one right now), and they were one of the things that helped me to get through this last lockdown—it was like having an armchair adventure.
If you've ever wondered about hiking the Camino de Santiago, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, or the Continental Divide Trail, this episode is for you. We talk about the differences between the trails, what kind of preparation you need to do, and how hiking these long-distance trails can change your life.
About Keith
Keith Foskett has hiked over 12,000 miles in recent years and written four books about his adventures, and contributes to various outdoor publications.
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What You'll Learn
- How Keith managed to create a lifestyle that gives him the time and money to travel for extended periods of time
- What it's like to thru-hike long-distance trails in the United States as someone who doesn’t live in the US
- The skills and training people need to learn before they go
- The best trail for someone who has never hiked in the US before
- How hiking and getting outdoors has helped Keith's mental health
- Keith's process for writing his hiking books
Things We Discussed
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